The patient is complaining of a viselike pain in the chest and has been diagnosed with a myocardial infarction. The nurse anticipates that he may be given which of the following medications? (Select all that apply.)A.An ACE inhibitor B.Thrombolytics C.Aspirin D.A potassium-sparing diuretic E.A beta blocker The correct answer and Explanation is : For a […]
The nurse observes that a client on a clear liquid diet has a cup of coffee on the breakfast tray. Which action should the nurse implement?A.Consult with the dietitian to learn if the client is allowed to drink coffee. B.Remind the client that no milk or creamer can be added to the coffee. C.Determine which
A nurse is caring for a client who is alert and oriented and is receiving continuous ECG monitoring.The cardiac rhythm strip shows a wavy baseline, no distinguishable P waves, and an increased heart rate.The nurse should identify the cardiac rhythm as which of the following?A.Atrial fibrillation. B.Ventricular asystole. C.Second-degree heart block. D.Sinus tachycardia. The correct
A nurse is caring for a client who takes warfarin for atrial fibrillation and wants to use ginkgo biloba as a CAM product to improve his memory. The nurse should inform the client that ginkgo biloba may interact with warfarin in which of the following ways? A.Enhancing the absorption of warfarin and increasing its blood
A nurse is caring for a newborn who weighs 6 lbs. The nurse should record the newborn’s weight as how many g? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) The correct answer and Explanation is : To convert the newborn’s weight
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The very lively lady was riding a beautiful parade float. Which of the following parts of speech is the word “lively” in the sentence above? A.Adverb B.Adjective C.Conjunction D.Interjection The correct answer and Explanation is : The word “lively” in the sentence “The very lively lady was riding a beautiful parade float” is an adjective
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A nurse is assessing the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of a client suspected to have meningitis. Which CSF parameter indicates bacterial or fungal infection?A.Cloudy appearance. B.Increased pressure. C.Decreased glucose. D.Elevated protein levels. The correct answer and Explanation is : In assessing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for meningitis, the correct parameter that indicates bacterial or fungal infection is:
The trachea branches into the:. A.Primary bronchi, one to each lung. B.Secondary bronchi, one to each lung. C.Primary bronchi, two right and one left. D.Secondary bronchi, two right and one left. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is: A. Primary bronchi, one to each lung. Explanation: The trachea, also known as
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A nurse is performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for an adult client who is unresponsive. The nurse should evaluate the client’s circulation by palpating which of the following pulses? A.Carotid B.Popliteal C.Radial D.Apical The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. Carotid. Explanation: When performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an adult client
Which of the following are the two major parts of the nervous system? A.Autonomic nervous system and somatic nervous system. B.Peripheral nervous system and somatic nervous system. C.Peripheral nervous system and central nervous system. D.Autonomic nervous system and central nervous system. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is: C. Peripheral nervous
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